School Vouchers: A Step Backwards?

By Elizabeth Imeson If indeed, "competition is merely the absence of oppression"*, than lack of competition is oppression. On the surface, the school voucher system seems appealing to those who are for the free market. But when further prodding is done, reality is discovered — "Under the voucher system public education remains public education, and [...]

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Can private education be affordable for the poor?

By Elizabeth Imeson Privatizing government schooling is the ultimate goal for a free market economy in the area of education. Contrary to popular belief, private education is not more expensive than public education. Rather, it is typically less expensive. Compare the $10,000 (on average) that the government spends per student with the cost per student [...]

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